Overview

Students receive in-depth exposure to specializations within the field, including drug analysis, DNA analysis, trace evidence, criminalistics and legal issues. A strong emphasis on laboratory courses provides students with significant hands-on experience prior to graduation. Several of the required lab courses are taught at the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Lab, which is nationally accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors.

The Forensic Science program at Virginia Commonwealth University has been granting degrees since 1978, and is accredited by the Forensic Science Education Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).

Features

Prepares students for careers as forensic scientists in government, private agencies and laboratories

Small class sizes

Distinguished faculty

Active research programs in various forensic science disciplines

Select courses taught by practicing forensic science professionals

Location in the state capital provides a rich environment for both classroom learning and internships

Specialized laboratory courses using modern crime laboratory equipment taught on campus and at the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Central Laboratory

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Pattern Evidence

Firearm and Toolmark Identification

Forensic Evidence and Criminal Procedure

Instrumentation in Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Microscopy

Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

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International applicants must submit their applications no later than one month before the deadlines for nationals

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.9

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in a natural science discipline, including forensic science; or a degree with equivalent course work.

Completion of EIGHT credits (two semesters or equivalent) of organic chemistry with laboratories and EIGHT credits (two semesters or equivalent) of general biology with laboratories.

Completion of NINE upper-level credits (or equivalent) - coursework topics depend on concentration.

An undergraduate grade-point average that exceeds 2.9 overall on a 4.0 scale.

The GRE requirement has been waived this year, but submission is accepted if you wish to submit scores.

Assessment of prior graduate course work and/or relevant laboratory experience (where applicable).

Three letters of recommendation pertaining specifically to the applicant's potential ability as a graduate student in forensic science.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33008 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33008 USD / year

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In-State

17790 USD / year

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Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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